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Pelham’s independent news source from the Heart of Niagara
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Letters Keep Coming Pages 3 & 4
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Young Artists Page 7
Holy Week Services Page 6
Rain fails to dampen Cash Mob on Saturday BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Despite the pouring rain, Pelham residents headed to downtown Fonthill on Saturday to take part in a Cash Mob. The Fonthill Candy Company was chosen by a blind draw to be the site of a cash mob, a large group of people encouraged to go into small, local businesses and spend their money, en masse, to give the business owner a little bit of economic stimulus. It was part of National Cash Mob day and turned into much more than a one business mobbing. At Fonthill Candy Company owner Chris Lambert said he was very excited about the mob and for being chosen, adding he thinks it is a terrific idea. At one point in the day the local candy shop was full almost to capacity, with kids of all ages looking for the perfect treat, from chocolate to fudge and popcorn to candy cigarettes. Candy Ashbee, whose shop, Presentations, is directly below the candy store, was the first to take advantage of the mob idea, by offering 10 per cent off to anyone with a candy store receipt. “I wasn’t picked,” said Ashbee in explaining her idea to offer discounts to the mob. “He’s right there, how do I get those people into my store,” she said, explaining the discount is
a way for her to capitalize on the cash mob idea. “We all need to support each other, to work together,” said Ashbee. “It gives people more reason to come downtown to shop.” By the time Saturday rolled around, more than a dozen other local businesses were offering cash mob specials, including free coffee with a breakfast sandwich at Cafe on Main or buy one get one free cupcakes at Designer Delights. Krysta Pratt at Studio Twenty put a spin on the cash mob craze, by hiding her business cards inside downtown Fonthill businesses. Anyone who found a card and brought it to the studio on Saturday could win free gifts. “It’s cool how it’s brought the whole community together,” said Patti Fagan, where business was starting to get pretty busy. Everyone, said Fagan, seemed to be having fun in the spirit of cash mob, and for local businesses it raises awareness of what there is in Pelham. THE FONTHILL Candy Company was mobbed on Saturday, full to capacity at about 12:30 p.m. (right) where Weston Shatford spent a very fun time looking at all the treats (top, left). At other downtown businesses the Cash Mob had impact as well, where Cafe on Main (middle, right) and Chez Fromage (top, right) were also busy. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos
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Letters to the Editor
What happened to democracy in Town of Pelham? What happened to democracy in Pelham? It seems to be a dictatorship in the making. Entering a person’s property
at random with no just cause is pure harassment. The ward 3 councillors should resign, as both have poorly represented
the taxpayers. In the past year complaints were made to the town officials regarding the poor maintenance of culverts on Sumbler
Bylaw like Big Brother This letter is addressed to all residents who own land within the boundaries of The Town of Pelham, Ontario. Some of you may not know of the bylaw that the Town Council is trying to push through which will seriously affect every homeowner and landowner in this town. The Power of Entry bylaw was originally contained inside of the Site Alteration Bylaw, another law the Town is working on which will seriously erode the rights of homeowners and landowners and what they will be allowed to do on their own lands. The Power of Entry bylaw, if passed by Council, will allow town bylaw inspectors to enter onto your lands and into any accessory buildings thereon to search for certain bylaw infractions that MAY EXIST. Seems like big brother poking their noses where they don’t belong and being able to invade your privacy any time they like without any prior notice. Yes, that’s right, WITHOUT ANY PRIOR NOTICE ! Do we as homeowners and landowners not expect some measure of privacy as it applies to the use and ownership of our homes and lands? This just goes to show that the public can own lands and pay taxes on them but cannot reasonably enjoy the lands without the fear of finding some bylaw
inspector peeping on your family and children in your own backyard swimming pool for example. No resident or young child would want to suddenly come upon some person lurking inside your shed, barn or accessory building. What about your dog or other pet possibly being lost because of some bylaw inspector carelessly opening a building on your property and leaving a door or gate open? Who is responsible if a bylaw inspector is bitten by your dog when he or she enters an accessory building ? How about your alarm system reporting intrusion onto your land or into your accessory buildings unnecessarily causing an alarm response by police? Stress worrying about who has been detected or seen entering your property could lead to the end of your legal right of quiet enjoyment of your property. There are endless scenarios to this situation of persons illegally trespassing upon your land without your permission. Currently, and historically, The Town of Pelham has enforced bylaws by the complaint process. This allows a neighbor, for example, to torment you through the placing of complaints with the Town, about you or your property, justified or not. With the new bylaw, this will now
increase the harassment possible in these types of situations. And yes, this does happen. The Town of Pelham is trampling on our rights with the Power of Entry bylaw should they pass it. Residents should protest this senseless act of treating us like criminals and entering our properties without obtaining any type of warrant or giving notice of bylaw infraction . Even the Police need a warrant to enter properties. Landlords need to give 24 hours written notice to tenants in order to enter their leased homes and lands. Residents should attend Town Council meetings regularly so they can be made aware of what the Town is doing, unless of course the Town conducts in camera meetings, which are closed to the public. Be aware of your rights and stand up for them or they will be gone! Write or contact your Town Councillor and make them aware of your wish to retain your property rights and not allow unfettered access or power of entry to any Town of Pelham inspector or employee. The Town must adhere to the current process of notifying property owners first, in writing, instead of passing a bylaw allowing their trespass upon the public’s lands. Larry Sztogryn Fenwick
Road. Since none of these were ever addressed, perhaps the employees of the works department skipped
classes at “Ontario Road Builders School” on how to maintain driveable conditions over “speed bumps”.
It seems the Town of Pelham operates a “Good Old Boys Club.” Bob Reees Welland
Strong objection to bylaw As a freedom loving citizen of Ontario and a taxpayer of Pelham, I strongly object to any proposed bylaw that would effectually permit the intrusion of town staff onto privately owned lands and property without an entry warrant granted by a justice of the peace. This is a blatant attempt of our elected government to erode the rights of personal property owners. Under this legislation, property owners will be liable to entry, inspection, search, and seizure (digital photograph/video capture, measurements, documented statements of owners, etc.) by municipal agents for issues that are not deemed an immediate threat to life. This is just another shameless attempt of nanny state leftism to grasp more control over individual rights and freedoms through the guise of legislation. The Ontario government has granted carte blanche entry powers, without a warrant, to such agencies as Fire Departments for the purpose of entering a property to mitigate public fire safety risks that pose an “immediate threat
to life” – as per Section 15 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. In such instances, sufficient reasonable grounds of an immediate risk of fire and threat to life must first be established before entry can occur. Such warantless entry is understandable for situations that pose an immediate threat to life. However, granting the same carte blanche entry powers to municipal staff for the purposes of measuring fences, sheds, signs, and decks is a gross overreach of municipal powers. In my opinion, if an agent of the town wants to indiscriminately enter onto privately owned property they had better have owner permission OR an immediate life safety issue OR a warrant granting them such authority as reviewed and signed by a justice of the peace. All residents should be encouraged to voice their concerns regarding this important matter to their elected representatives. This is why they are elected. They represent us. John Dunn Fenwick
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Abuse and all the implications of the word The recent vandalism caused to the Pelham Speed Watch Monitor has me thinking about abuse and all the implications associated with the word. Abuse has several meanings and depending on the type of abuse it can be devastating. At the least, abuse is hurtful. Abuse does not only exist if serious physical violence is present but in all its forms, abuse involves a power imbalance.
In some way, we may individually have been impacted by a form of abuse or we may know of someone whose life has been affected because it is not limited to any one age group. From cradle to grave there are those at risk. Abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, social and verbal. It can be in the form of isolation, intimidation, neglect or even financial. The impact of abuse, at any age, can have longlasting affect.
If nothing else, this article may be thought provoking. Even as I write, it conjures up some unpleasant memories for me of my own personal experiences. As well, I think of people I have known and how, although we think we know a person or look at the lives of others and how perfect their world seems, we never know what goes on behind closed doors. Heck, abuse occurs right out in the open.
Ever been witness to the guy abusing his car and himself in a game of road rage? What about the disgruntled shopper returning a purchase and taking their frustration out on the innocent store clerk? How about the elderly parent whose children are too busy with their own lives to worry about the person that gave them life? After all, isolation is a form of abuse. Getting back to the beginning, the Speed
Watch Monitor was abused. The person or persons responsible felt a need to display their sense of power but the unfortunate fact is the end result. The Community Safety Day, an event that teaches hundreds of children life-coping skills, has been put in jeopardy because of the financial impact the repairs to the monitor have had on the Community Policing Committee. Is this not a form of abuse?
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Letters to the Editor
Mayor’s attempt to justify bylaw falls short Mayor Dave‘s attempt to justify the implementation of the Power of Entry Bylaw falls dismally short of the mark. After reading his article in The Voice of Pelham , March 21, 2012, we find we have more questions and concerns than before. He uses examples to try to justify giving Town Officials the right to enter private property without
the owner’s permission, prior warning or a warrant, the reason being it takes too much time. One such example is a pitbull at loose in an unfenced yard. Exactly how is a bylaw officer going to handle this? What specific training do they have in animal control? Will they be allowed to carry firearms, or does this bylaw give other
organizations, like the OSPCA, the right of entry onto private property? If this is the case, will it open the door to an anytime invasion by the Conservation Authority, etc to do the same? Mayor Dave states that this bylaw will make it easier for officers to enforce compliance to various town bylaws like accessible parking, animal
control, sign, fence, clean yard and pool bylaws. If this is the purpose of said bylaw, I fail to see the necessity to enter any accessory buildings on private property. Contents of said structures are not visible to any one passing and unless it is illegal (and then it becomes a police matter), it is no one’s business but the owners. From public reaction
I would say this present council is on shaky ground. The citizens of Pelham are not idiots that need to be ordered around for their own good. This Power of Entry and the Site Alteration Bylaw have to be dropped before they go any further. This may be discussed at the Town of Pelham Council meeting on April 2, 2012. Check this out
for yourself. We deserve to have the freedom to choose what happens on our own land and not have town bureaucrats giving us orders and fining us if we fail to comply. Don’t give up your rights. Wayne & Lorraine Patterson, Fenwick
Letter to Councillor Gary Accursi: I am sending you this letter asking that you please defend the rights of Pelham residents and make the other councillors understand that the town is going too far. The town cannot continue to take away the rights to privacy and enjoyment of property by intrusion anytime they want. It is bad enough that the head bylaw officer, Mr. Gennings, after telling us that he would inform us
by letter of his inspections as he had been doing, instead decided for the first time to come unannounced with the police on Jan. 11, 2012, for no good reason, since he has never been denied access or to inspect. We operate a business on the property and have a dog, which we like to put away in the house, and horses loose in our paddocks that run around freely. We don’t want anyone to get hurt or let animals loose, like they
were after he entered the locked paddock on Jan. 11. This continued harassment and lack of concern for safety by the bylaw officers has been going on for too long. Can’t get you on one thing, they’ll get you on another. This must stop and broadening the town’s rights to trespass cannot be allowed. If this continues how many more residents will be intimidated and injured, as I was, for asking my rights under
the Charter be protected. When I did so, for not wanting pictures taken on the property showing our assets and business building, another police officer who came to my property on Jan. 11 gave Mr. Gennings the right to do so and shortly after I was assaulted by two officers, then my face beaten twice by one officer, after being pinned to the ground and then arrested and taken to jail. This is all documented, an independent witness
report is done and a medical report by a doctor from the emergency room was also done. Is this what happens when you question the town and ask for your rights? The town is trying to take away your rights and strengthen their poor complaint system so they can walk all over the ones who pay their taxes on their properties and also pay the town employees’ wages. Maybe the bylaw officer should live in Pelham and be held to
the same standards he pushes. Where is the justice? Don’t sunbathe, entertain your spouse, swim, entertain friends or do anything private because they could be walking into your yard at any time, even more than they do now. A concerned resident of this town for the last 45 years. Donald McArthur Ridgeville
How many residents will be intimidated by staff?
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On March 18, the AE team -- sporting a shorthanded line-up – lost their first game of the finals in Collingwood. But, with both willpower and skill they won game two in Collingwood on Friday, and game three – to a revved-up hometown crown – on Saturday. In game four on Sunday afternoon, the AE team beat the Collingwood Blackhawks and won Ontario Minor Hockey Association finals for their divisions! Congratulations!
They played as a team and they won as a team! I understand that the team had more than 3,600 minutes of ice time for practices, skills training and games. What an investment from the coaches, parents and players! The Atom Rep. team also lost their first game on the road during March break. But, they came back strong on Friday and had a great win in Pelham. Back in Napanee on Saturday, they lost a close game. But, they gained it all back
on Sunday with a decisive four-to-two victory in Pelham. The “first to six points” series is now tied at four points each. One win could mean an overall victory. The Rep. Team plays on this upcoming Friday in Napanee – and I wish them the best of luck! (If needed, game six could be held in Pelham next Sunday at 2:30 PM.) Each of the games this weekend was fast and the play was tremendous. Each Panther team showed
exceptional skill. Clearly, not only have they worked very hard individually and as a team, but they also have received great coaching this year and in previous years. You could see everyone playing to the best of their ability. The only things that mattered on the ice were their skills, their training, and their hard work. These series did prompt discussion at our March 19 Council meeting. While we waived the fees for use of the Arena’s Community
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(4-7 yrs) 5:30 – 6 p.m. (8+ yrs) 6 – 6:30 p.m. Thursdays Old Pelham Town Hall- 46 Canboro Rd. Ridgeville (4-7 yrs) 5:30 – 6 p.m. (8+ yrs) 6 – 6:30 p.m. Cost $40 for a 10 class pass + 2 bonus classes. OR $4.50 for drop in class Purchase your passes at Town hall- 20 Pelham Town Square Fonthill, ON. Public Skating Friday March 30 8 - 9:30 p.m. Women’s Learn to Play Hockey Thursday, March 29, 2012 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Women’s Shinny Thursday March 29, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Full equipment is required. LTP/Shinny - drop in rate $10/$5.50 For more information contact (905) 8922607, ext. 329 Men’s Shinny Friday, March 30, 8:30 – 10 a.m. Parent/Preschool Skating Friday, March 30 10 – 11 a.m.
Adult Skating Thursday March 29 1 – 2 p.m . Walking Club Walking Schedule Wednesday March 28 Pelham Arena 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday March 29 Fonthill Bandshell 1 – 2:30 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION •IMPORTANT TO DOG OWNERS Please be reminded that Town of Pelham Dog Control By-law 97-2010 requires that any person who owns controls or harbors a dog shall remove, forthwith, any feces (excrement) left by such dog on private or public property. Remember to be responsible! Stoop and Scoop! •ONTARIO ONE CALL 1-800-400-2255 All requests for waterline and sewer locates must be directed to Ontario One Call •KEEP PELHAM STREETS “LIT” Residents of the Town
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PELHAM MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting
The 45th Annual General Meeting of the Pelham Minor Hockey Association will be held at
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All Members of the Association in good standing are permitted to attend.
Hall, we also asked staff to work together with Pelham’s sport associations to develop a protocol to make it easier for teams to promote Pelham’s hospitality when future “Panthers” make it to Provincial championships. Go Panthers Go! You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@ pelham.ca or read past columns at www. pelhammayordave. blogspot.com.
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TOWN OF PELHAM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Fire Chief/Director of Fire Services Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Fire Chief/Director of Fire Services is responsible for directing the operation of the Fire Department which includes firefighting, medical assistance, fire prevention, enforcement, training and development, new technology, apparatus maintenance, emergency measures, administration and policy advise. This position develops and controls annual operating and capital budgets as approved by Council and provides overall supervision of the development of Fire Department Staff and Volunteer Force. As a leader, the Fire Chief/Director of Fire Services possesses a demonstrated record of strong leadership and guidance, customer focus, innovation and creativity, team advocacy, staff delegation, staff capacity building and achievement of results; and possesses a high level of personal integrity and consistently demonstrates positive and constructive communication skills. The successful candidate will have an Advanced Fire Protection Technology diploma or equivalent, Fire Department Management course, Level 1 & 2 Fire Cause Determination, have a Canadian Emergency Management College Certificate and 5 to 7 years experience in a Supervisory role within a Municipal Fire Department or similar firefighting organization. Salary range $90,438 - $106,399. Resumes must be submitted directly through the Town of Pelham website at www.pelham.ca by 12:00 noon Friday, April 13, 2012. Submissions are accepted under career opportunities under the Town Hall menu. Resumes must quote the position and be addressed to Sarah Thompson, Human Resources and Payroll Specialist. We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit their resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, all information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will only be used during the selection process for the subject posting.
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES Local places of worship invite the public to join them for Easter Services. Concordia Lutheran Church 105 Welland Rd., Fonthill Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 5 7:00 p.m. service with Holy Communion Good Friday Service Friday, April 6 10:45 a.m. Service Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 8 10:45 a.m. service with Holy Communion Fonthill United Church 42 Church Hill, Fonthill Passion Sunday, April 1 10 a.m. Service Easter Sunday April 8 10 a.m.Easter Sunday service Holy Trinity Anglican Church 1557 Pelham St., Fonthill Palm Sunday April 1 8:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist Holy Thursday April 5 7:30 p.m., Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar Good Friday April 6 10 a.m., Ministry of the Word (one-hour service) Easter Day April 8 8:30 and 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist
Holy Saturday April 7 Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Readings 8:30 a.m. Blessings of the Easter Baskets noon Evening Prayer (Chapel) 3 p.m. Easter Vigil Celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection (Nightwatch) 8:30 p.m. There is no 5: p.m. Mass tonight: the Easter Vigil fulfills the obligation of Sunday. Easter Sunday April 8 Eucharistic Celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. All Masses include renewal of baptismal profession of faith and children’s first communion.
Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) Saturday, March 31 5 p.m. Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) Sunday, April 1 9:30 and 11 a.m. Holy Thursday Thursday, April 5 Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10pm Good Friday Friday, April 6 Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3 p.m. Holy Saturday Saturday, April 7 Noon- Blessing of Easter Baskets 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Easter Sunday Sunday, April 8 Masses 9:30 and 11 a.m. Divine Mercy Sunday Sunday, April 15 3 p.m. Prayers
Holy Thursday April 5 7 p.m. Service
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Easter Sunday April 8 10:30 a.m. Service St. Alexander Church 50 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) March 31-April 1 5 p.m. Saturday 9 & 11 a.m. Sunday Holy week April 2-8 Mass Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass of the Chrism (Cathedral) Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Reconciliation Monday, Wednesday 7 p.m.
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Good Friday Friday, April 6 7:30 p.m. Service Easter Sunday Sunday, April 8 Annual Easter Sunrise Service held at the park behind the Wellandport Community Center (5042 Canborough Rd) 7 a.m. There will be a breakfast following at Riverside CRC In case of rain, the service will be held at the church.
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Holy Thursday April 5 Mass of the Lord’s Supper (nightwatch until 11:30 Night Prayer) 7 p.m. Good Friday April 6 Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Readings 8:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross/Midday Prayer 11:15 a.m. Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion and Crucifixion 3 p.m. Words from the Cross Divine Mercy Novena Evening Prayer 9 p.m.
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St. Ann students learn about art and artists BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Parents of St. Ann School students got a lesson in art and art history from their Grade 3 children last week. The students acted as tour guides for their parents, taking them through a series of galleries, including the Gallery of the Already Famous, The Pollock Gallery, The Van Gogh Gallery and the Ish Gallery, explaining along the way the differences between impressionism and expressionism, Van Gogh’s tricks to build texture into his work; Pollock’s style of action painting, and Louise Nevelson’s construction of puzzle-like sculpture. Lauren Knafelc and Ava Colangelo explained the students learned about important artists and their works, then created their own art pieces based on what they’d learned. “I like doing Jackson Pollock because we got to splatter,” said Lauren, standing in front of three large paper canvases in Pollock’s drip painting style. “He never touched the paint brush to paper,” explained Ava. The students each created a shoe-boxed three-dimensional,
monochromatic piece that were put together to create a Nevelson inspired sculpture called Dark Cathedral III. In the Van Gogh inspired gallery, Lauren and Ava described how the Grade 3 class learned about texture and layering paint to achieve Van Gogh’s distinct look. “If you feel the painting it is bumpy,” said Ava. Lauren explained the students learned that Van Gogh used knives, forks and spoons as well as paint brushes, so she used only utensils on her impressionistic piece. During the tour, the girls also contemplated the reason the famous painter cut off his own ear; discussed their favourite pieces from the Gallery of the Already Famous, and the hope they can take on another, similar, lesson. In the Ish Gallery, Ava and Lauren explain the drawings are inspired by the book Ish by Peter Reynolds. The girls explain the book is about a boy named Ramon who likes to draw but whose brother tells him his drawings are terrible. Ramon’s sister saves his drawings and demonstrates to Ramon that his work does not have to be perfect - describing his work as “ish”. Works in the gallery are
AVA COLANGELO explains her work, The Wind Storm, done in the style of Van Gogh (left) while Lauren Knafelc shows off the Jackson Pollock paintings the students worked collaboratevily on. Sarah Murrell Voice Photos
named for their subject, such as “Jungle-ish” and “Kitty-ish”. Lauren and Ava said Ramon’s work is considered impressionism because he draws from the real world, but in a different way. “Not every painting has to be perfect,” says Ava, noting the students learned that all works are art, that art does not have to exactly depict the real world and that art can convey feeling. “If you’re feeling tired, you don’t have to paint someone sleeping,” said Lauren. “You can just paint some calm lines.” Grade 3 teacher Audra Zamora said the project was a language and art lesson combined, created to teach the students about
inference, and seeing beyond the words they read or the pictures they see. The lessons, she said, helped the students learn to express themselves. Both Lauren and Ava say they loved art before the project began, but had a lot of fun learning about art and artists. The girls also agree doing the Jackson Pollock paintings were the most fun. The biggest lesson they learned, never to give up, no matter what someone says or what people think. “Louise Nevelson lived in poverty most of her life,” said Lauren. “But she never gave up.”
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Millenium dispirited by Handlebar Hanks POITS The game outcome was determined by the end of the first quarter as the Handlebar Hank’s POITS bounced to a 21-7 lead over an outclassed Millenium Computer club in
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POITS finishing with double figures headed up David Jones with 19 points and followed by Tim Clutterbuck and Kevin Pyne, who both hit a seasonhigh with 18 points and with
12 respectively. Tom Skvorc also hit for a season-high with eight points while George Scott chipped in six points for the local Pelham club. The winless Millenium
Computers squad was led by Vince Polce with double figures, as he notched 12 points with Stewart Wiggins adding nine points and John Schmidt eight.
Up 2-0 and heading into the 3rd period the Admirals felt they had the game well in hand in a sudden death play off game against the Hamilton Bulldogs with the winner advancing to the OMHA final tournament. Scoring for the Admirals was Tanner McEachern assisted by Nick Marzilli and Damian Garbutt, and Trent Glenney assisted by Michael Angrilli and Luca Vespa. Patrick Sanelli was awarded a penalty shot late in the 1st period but wasn’t able
capitalise on the chance to make it 3-0. With 6.33 remaining in the 3rd period Hamilton finally scored to end Austin Strom’s shut out bid. Hamilton pulled their goalie late in the game, Michael Angrilli fired the puck down from the Admiral end and hit the post dead on with 50 seconds remaining. The Bulldogs roared back and managed to score the tieing goal with just 10 seconds remaining in the game. In overtime the Admirals’ best chance to win
came on a breakaway with Nick Rubino just missing a shot that went over the net. Hamilton was awarded a power play and made good on their story book ending on a point shot that deflected off a helmet in front of the Admiral net. In earlier SCTA qualifier play the Admirals advanced to Sunday as they defeated Guelph Storm 7-5 Jacob Bellows hat trick, Brampton 2-0, Matt Rush earned the shut out, tied Halton 1-1 and lost 4-3 to Hamilton.
In the Sunday final against the defending OMHA champs the Admirals went down 3-0 and clawed back to make it 3-2. Matt Rush was strong in goal. Late in the game the Admirals pulled Rush to get an extra attacker, but Oakville scored on the empty net to win 4-2. Scoring stats for the entire tournament was Tanner McEachern 6g, 1a, 7pts, Jacob Bellows 4g, 1a, 5pts, Damian Garbutt 5a, 5pts, Michael Angrilli 1g, 3a, 4pts, Luca Vespa
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Pelham Cares recognizes long service BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The Pelham Cares Annual General Meeting (AGM), held Friday, March 23 at the Royal Canadian Legion, was a time to say goodbye to old friends, welcome new friends, and mark a successful year. At the meeting, the Pelham Cares Board recognized the long service of volunteer George Kowalski, who retired from active volunteering after 29 years in December, and Gail Hilyer, the leader of the organization for the past 15 years. Without volunteers Pelham Cares would not exist, said Jane Gilmour in recognizing Kowalski’s service. Calling him the “face of Pelham Cares,� Gilmour noted Kowalski prepared and delivered food baskets each Friday and saw Pelham Cares clients on a weekly basis. Reminiscing about “the characters�, Kowalski and delivery partner Harold Griffin, Gilmour said she never knew what Friday mornings would bring, going on to say she will miss Kowalksi. “I’ve been privileged to work with you,� she told him. Pelham Cares President Paul Owen, who becomes past president with the completion of the AGM,
presented Kowalski with a plaque commemorating his work with Pelham Cares. “You make a living out of what you get, you make a life out of what you give,� the famous quote from Winston Churchill, is printed on the plaque. “Throughout his life, George has literally given of himself,� said Owen. “He has approached every task with a strong back and a ready smile.� “He was there when he was needed and he was needed often,� he added. “It’s hard to imagine what Pelham Cares will be without George.� Kowalski has been a volunteer with Pelham Cares for almost its entire 30 year history, hosting board meetings and food storage at his home for many years. “As much as anyone could, George has made a life by what he has given,� said Owen, thanking Kowalski for his service. Gail Hilyer, stepping down from the board after serving the past year as past president, was also honoured at the AGM. “When people think of Pelham Cares, they think of Gail Hilyer,� said Owen. Hilyer’s plaque begins with a quote from Einstein, “Only a life lived for others is worth living�. Owen said Gail has taught us this is true, noting no one can ever
live their entire life solely for others but the goal of Einstein’s quote is inspiration to come close, and Gail is such a person. Hilyer, said Owen, has lead Pelham Cares through many changes, from a small, church-based organization meeting in Kowalski’s kitchen to a broad base of volunteers and board members with rented space, and has been a consisten leader through it all. While Hilyer is no longer the head of the organization, the morning of the AGM she was meeting with Pelham’s mayor to discuss Pelham Cares projects she will continue to work on as a volunteer. While the organization said goodbye to two board members, they welcomed a new face to the board table, Sue Kissel. Kissel is a recently retired teacher from E.L. Crossley who has volunteered with Pelham Cares for many years. She will be the new youth sponsorship convenor. The past year has also been a busy one for Pelham Cares. In 2011 volunteer drivers gave 486 rides to more than 73 clients so they could attend medical appointments. Most of those rides were within Niagara, while about 65 of the rides were to Hamilton and elsewhere outside of the area. Pelham Cares also
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ONGOING • Sundays 8 a.m. Informal running group, meet at Peace Park bandshell to run with others, share information and running goals. All levels/paces. Info skirunrow@yahoo.ca • Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines. Call 905-354-4745 or visit www.singniagara.com. •Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) meets at Bailey’s 111 Highway 20 East Fonthill - for info: Janine 905-688-4358 •Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kids Club: AWANA, Ridgeville Bible Chapel 905-734-3640 •Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus invites singers for fun, fellowship, and fabulous 4-part harmony. Meets at St. John Ambulance, 5734 Glenholme Ave., Niagara Falls. Info: Bob 892-2336 •Tuesdays 7 p.m. Tuesday Night Bingo, St. Ann’s Parish, 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick. Chance to win $100. Wheelchair accessible. Info 905-892-6123. • Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2:00 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick. •Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke), a welcoming and caring environment to meet other survivors of stroke and caregivers and exchange and receive information in a friendly and social environment. Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621 • Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Informal running group, meet at Peace Park bandshell to run with others, share information and running goals. All levels/ paces. Info skirunrow@yahoo.ca • Fridays at 7:30 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-892-3408. •Saturdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Fonthill, 141 Regional Road 20. Thursday, March 29, 2012 • Free tax clinic for constituents of Niagara West Glanbrook Riding with combined income of less than $35,000 or individual income less than $25,000 at MP Dean Allison’s constituency office. Call 905-563-7900 or toll free 1-877-563-7900 to make an appointment. NO Walk-Ins. Friday, March 30, 2012 • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Legion Lunch, Buttermilk Fried Chicken with creamy mashed potatoes. Served with dessert, tea or coffee. $9. Take out available. • 7:30 p.m. Courageous Movie Night, Pelham Friends Church, Haist St., Fonthill. Filled with action-packed police drama, the movie Courageous will leave you challenged and inspired by everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of fathers that make a lifelong impact on their children. No charge. Popcorn and refreshments provided. All are welcome. Film is rated PG13, 14A and is not suitable for young children. Info: 905-892-6881. • 8 p.m. (sign up 7 p.m.) Women’s Open Mic Night, an opportunity for women of all ages and talents to perform, either as musician, poet or comedian. Featured artist set at 10 p.m. with RaeAnn Rosenthal. Cafe on Main, 1455 Pelham St, Fonthill. www.WomensMusicNetwrk.ca. Saturday, March 31, 2012 • 10 a.m. Niagara Bruce Trail Club Niagara Glen (Gorge) hike, 2.5 hours, meet at Niagara Glen parking lot (across from Botanical Gardens), Niagara Parkway. Medium-strenuous. Monday, Apil 2, 2012 • 12 - 1 p.m. Fonthill Baptist Church, Music of Easter Organ Recital Series. Organist John Clipsham of Pelham Free. Bring a lunch. Coffee & tea provided. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 • Katie Ward Meets Laura Secord, Maja Bannerman portrays 14-year-old Katie Ward, a tour guide at Laura Secord Homestead, in this “super unnatural fairytale.” Part of Pelham Library’s 1812
Commemorations. All ages. $5, register ahead. • 10-11:30 a.m. Tell Your Tale, storytelling for seniors. Fun course featuring writing, editing and story telling. Public presentations of scripts as fundraiser in June. Tuesdays beginning April 3. $5 per person for 10-class course. Fonthill library. • 12 - 1 p.m. Fonthill Baptist Church, Music of Easter Organ Recital Series. Organist David Cowen of Thorold. Free. Bring a lunch. Coffee & tea provided. • 7 - 9 p.m. WIN W(idows Information Network meets Tuesday April 3rd in the Cafe atFaith Tabernacle (Fitch Street and South Pelham, Welland) . Chiropractor Dr.Kevin Hotham’s topic is“Are you at the top of your game? 10 ways to reach the Summit of yourhealth.” The opportunity for a health consultation will follow thispresentation. All widows welcome! Tea/coffee provided. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 • 10 a.m. Niagara Bruce Trail Club Port Dalhousie Lighthouse hike, 1.5 hours, meet at lighthouse on Lighthouse Road, off Lakeshore Road. Easymoderate. • 12 - 1 p.m. Fonthill Baptist Church, Music of Easter Organ Recital Series. Organist Catherine Willard of Pelham Free. Bring a lunch. Coffee & tea provided. Thursday, April 5, 2012 • 12 - 1 p.m. Fonthill Baptist Church, Music of Easter Organ Recital Series. Organist Lucas Coroninski of The Cathedral of St. Catharine Free. Bring a lunch. Coffee & tea provided. Friday, April 6, 2012 • 5 - 6:30 p.m. Fish & Chips and Silent Auction, Fonthill Legion, Hwy 20, Fonthill. Lots of great items. Bidding ends at 6 p.m. Proceeds to lounge renovations. Entertainment by Danny White, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012 • 10 a.m. Niagara Bruce Trail Club Rockway In & Out hike, 2 hours, meet at Rockway Community Centre Parking lot for hike on the Bruce Trail. Medium-strenuous. Monday, April 9, 2012 • 7 p.m. Survivors of Stroke Support Group meeting, Meeting Room 4 of Regional Niagara Headquarters, 2201 St. David’s Rd, Thorold. Stroke survivors and their caregivers are welcome. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 • 4:30 - 7 p.m. Messy Church at Holy Trinity Church, 1557 Pelham Street, Fonthill. A time for families to come together for a Messy Easter. Free food, fun, fellowship for all. Hot dinner, crafts, games. Music, messages, and mo re. All ages. Saturday, April 14, 2012 • 9 - 11 a.m. Fenwick United Church Flea Market and Bake Sale, 1050 Church Street, Fewnick. • 7:30 p.m. Fonthill Lioness Progressive Euchre, Fonthill Lions Hall, Hwy 20, Fonthill. Prizes, light lunch, cash bar. $5 per person. Sunday, April 15, 2012 • 10 a.m. Walk ‘n’ Roll fundraiser for March of Dimes and local Survivors of Stroke chapters, Pen Centre. Saturday, April 21, 2012 • 1 to 5 p.m., Quilt and Fibre Art Show and afternoon tea featuring quilters, flour sack quilts, thread art, spinners and weavers, knitters, watercolour painter, beading, upcycled art and more. $5 admission. St. David’s Anglican Church, Thorold Road, Welland. Info: 905-788-0221 or 905-732-5609. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 • 7 - 9 p.m. Jeffrey Smith, author of Seeds of Deception, speaks on Genetically Modified Foods and their impact on health and the envirornment. Sponsored by The Breast Cancer Prevention and Community Research Group. Yerich Auditorium, Niagara College, Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. Limited seating, suggested donation of $10. Reservations, call 905-687-3333 or info@ breastcancerniagara.org.
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CALDERON (McGlashan) - hi, my name is Logan. I would like to tell you about my new baby brother Connor Ethan, born March 20 weighing 11 lbs 8 oz. Our nanny (Colette) and grandpa (Willis) and grandma (Maria Elena) are so happy because they now get twice as many hugs and kisses. Auntie Pam now has someone else’s cheeks to pinch. Special thanks to mommy (Tracey) and daddy (Luis) for giving me someone else to play with. Good job guys. xo
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IRWIN (nee Cantrup) - Chris and Petra, along with big brother Max and bib sister Alexis, of Fonthill, are very happy to announce the arrival of Robert Christopher, born March 2, 4:29 p.m. at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton. Robert weighed in at 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. He is the grandson of David and Elaine Irwin of Niagara Falls and Rolf and Ilse Cantrup of Welland. Special thanks to Dr. Sweet, Dr. Brennan and all the wonderful support from the staff at McMaster.
OBITUARY BUSH, Jack Ross - at the Welland County General Hospital on Monday, March 26, 2012, Jack Bush of Fenwick in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Florence Bush (2009). Dear father of Amy Martineau (Mike). Dear grandfather of Reese. Dear cousin of Jim Gibson and Lois Robinson. Predeceased by his sister Bernice Edie. Cremation has taken place with interment of ashes at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick. 905-8924701.
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